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EL CARNIVAL

809 LINCOLN RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 16, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689072
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13612575
DBPR license2326727

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit and utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed everything. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carnival ceviche, salmon or tuna crispy, tuna or salmon tartare, oysters. As per the manager those are severed raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate02A-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed during the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most coolers. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a rusty shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 salmon fillets and 11 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed 10 tuna fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 42°F **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second reach in cooler door falls off when opened.r **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.